![]() (Approximate Retail Price: $89.99 Ages: 5 & up Available: Fall 2007)įans of TRANSFORMERS will love seeing BUMBLEBEE come to life on the big screen and this fall, they can experience the ULTIMATE BUMBLEBEE action figure, which is among the most realistic and technical TRANSFORMERS toys ever. The TRANSFORMERS 2007 line includes the following: From the OPTIMUS PRIME VOICE CHANGER HELMET to the ULTIMATE BUMBLEBEE figure, TRANSFORMERS fans of all ages will find something that will help them experience the excitement of the movie. To bring the action and adventure into kids' homes, Hasbro will be releasing a new lineup of toys and games based on the characters and styling of the movie. "Michael, Steven and the production crew have captured the personality of the TRANSFORMERS characters through ground-breaking visual effects and they have translated the storyline into a film packed with non-stop action and excitement." "Hasbro is thrilled to work with DreamWorks, Paramount and Michael Bay in making the most amazing, larger-than-life version of the TRANSFORMERS saga ever created," said Brian Goldner, Hasbro's Chief Executive Officer and Executive Producer of the film. The movie also stars Josh Duhamel (Las Vegas), Tyrese Gibson (Annapolis, 2 Fast 2 Furious), Megan Fox (Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen), John Turturro and Jon Voight. In their efforts to help the humans, the AUTOBOTS meet up with an unsuspecting teen (Shia LaBeouf, who starred in Holes and Even Stevens) who finds himself in the middle of an intergalactic war being fought on our planet. The movie, directed by Michael Bay (Armageddon, The Rock, Bad Boys I and II) and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, follows the epic feud between the AUTOBOTS (led by OPTIMUS PRIME) and the DECEPTICONS (led by MEGATRON) as they bring their battle to Earth. Whether fans grew up with the robots or discovered them more recently, they continue to be fascinated by the alien robots from CYBERTRON that live on earth as "Robots in Disguise" and have the ability to change from robot mode to vehicle mode. ![]() Produced by DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, the film is poised to catapult the legendary characters and storyline - which have captivated kids since they debuted more than 20 years ago - even higher into the stratosphere of pop culture.įirst introduced in 1984 by Hasbro and Takara as a toy line, TRANSFORMERS has become a global phenomenon inspiring comic books, video games, animated series, films and a convention dedicated to TRANSFORMERS collectors. Pawtucket, RI (February 2007) - On July 4, 2007, the colossal battle between the AUTOBOTS and the DECEPTICONS will invade our world when these aliens make Earth their final battleground in the live-action TRANSFORMERS movie. ![]() Hasbro teams up with DreamWorks and Paramount for first-ever live-action TRANSFORMERS feature film release on July 4, 2007 HASBRO ROLLS OUT TRANSFORMERS TOYS THAT ARE 'MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE' FOR THIS SUMMER'S MUCH ANTICIPATED BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE UPDATE: Gallery updated to include the Optimus Prime Arm Blaster and the Optimus Prime Voice Changer helmet. Damn you, Hasbro, for making such appealing-sounding desk trinkets! That's 10 bucks as good as gone right there. Potato Head Optimash Prime may take the cake. Is it just us, or does Bumblebee look a little startled?Īs cool as these two figures are, we think that the forthcoming Mr. Check out the gallery to see full shots of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in both robot and vehicle modes, as well as a shot of Optimus Prime in his retail packaging. Regular readers know that we're really pumped up for this and since Toy Fair 2007 is underway in New York this week, Hasbro has provided some new imagery of the TF toys they're releasing in conjunction with the film. The Autoblog staff is waiting with bated breath for the Fourth of July weekend to get here so that we can wave the flag, watch some fireworks, eat and drink too much, and take in the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons in Michael Bay's big-budget big-screen interpretation of Transformers. Transformers Update: Hasbro gives best looks yet at Optimus Prime and Bumblebee
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![]() Margot Natural Wine Takeover at Wieners Circle, 2622 N. Perhaps they’ll pair the natural wines with wieners with natural casings? The possibilities for a fun night are endless. Margot, a restaurant with French flair, will be pouring at the back bar on Saturday night. But in an unusual pairing, on Saturday, Wieners Circle is partnering with New York’s Margot for a natural wine takeover. No, this isn’t another Halloween costume - though the thought of the hot dog stand’s staff mocking the clientele that comes through late at night might be worth a laugh. Manny’s Deli at West Town Bakery and OKAY Cannabis, 781 N. They’ll offer discounts on Cresco Lab products and show the afternoon Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers game. Manny’s will sell latkes, corned beef, and pastrami sandwiches, plus matzah ball soup. The bakery also has a bar and liquor license, and while customers can’t consume alcohol and cannabis together in the same space, it’s a unique setup that might make it the only such entity in the country. The bakery and dispensary are separate entities but in the same building. Tower Records pop-up at Madame ZuZu’s, 1876 1st Street, Highland Park, starting Thursday, September 14 to Sunday, September 17.Īnother suburban pop-up worth noting comes from Wheeling, where Manny’s Deli is partnering with West Town Bakery and OKAY Cannabis Dispensary on the first Sunday of the 2023 NFL Season. ![]() Beyond snacks, ZuZu’s will also sell a special beer brewed by Hop Butcher For the World. The newest iteration of ZuZu’s opened in 2020 and offers a wide array of vegan and gluten-free sandwiches, wraps, bowls, and fresh baked goods. Much like the charity show Madame ZuZu’s hosted to benefit victims of the mass shooting in Highland Park shooting, the show will also be live-streamed. The plant-based teashop emporium and part-time record store will host back-to-back acoustic performances that recreates the 8-song set from 30 years ago, Tickets, which ranged from $345 to $495 went on sale Wednesday afternoon and quickly sold out. Now, hitting the skip button to 2023, Madame ZuZu’s will recreate that incredible fan moment. Youngsters can pop in or stream Empire Records for a glimpse of what a record store was like in the olden years. The streets were shut down with a police detail present. An adoring crowd of about 3,000 crammed into the second-level store at Belden and Clark to hear hits like Today, Cherub Rock, Rocket, and Disarm. ![]() Tower Records the global behemoth may have vanished, but its surviving outpost in Japan is worth a trip.A post shared by Madame ZuZus Teashop Records in Lincoln Park was also where the Pumpkins 30 years ago delivered an 8-song acoustic performance, playing mega hits from Siamese Dream. Jackson left the prints, which he also signed, during a visit to the store in 1996.īehind the display is a section dedicated to Jackson that includes a neat, remastered edition of my favorite album, "Thriller." They also have Jackson T-shirts, magazines, and CDs. Right next to that, behind glass, is a chunk of cement with the handprints of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. However, the thing on the seventh floor that shocked me the most was the display of CDs and vinyl albums dedicated to Prince, the singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer and actor who died in 2016 of a drug overdose at his home in Minnesota. While sampling tracks at the listening stations, I discovered Yo-yo the Piano Man, a Japanese classical and jazz musician. Soul, hip-hop, club and J-club, reggae and J-reggae, jazz, blues and country, among others, live here. The Japanese version includes the lyrics to all the songs in hiragana as well as English. I found the soundtracks to the movies "Cabaret" and "The Sound of Music." The insert for “Sound of Music” was absorbing. The assortment of 12-inch records is more extensive and includes all music types, from classic rock to J-pop. The used singles bin yielded some gems: Paul McCartney's "Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time," John Lennon's "Imagine," and singles by his son Julian Lennon, Huey Lewis and the News, Santana, the Carpenters, Adam Ant and The Doors. Browsers will find new and used records, 7-inch singles and 12-inch LPs. The inventory covers myriad categories, including classic rock, soundtracks, New Wave, classical and all kinds of music from Japanese artists. Tower Records officials recently confirmed the news on. A vinyl lover browses on the sixth floor of Tower Records in Shibuya, Tokyo, Monday, May 2, 2022. 14 years after the closure of its famed retail locations, Tower Records has triumphantly returned once again as an online store. ![]() ![]() There is nothing dumber than needing to clip on a book light in order to read a digital device in the dark. The “cheap” Kindle (which now starts at $90, up from $80 with the previous model) has lagged behind the rest of the product line in failing to offer an integrated light (first offered on the Kindle Paperwhite in 2012). Wi-Fi is so ubiquitous that this seems unnecessary, but you can pay $250 instead of $130 for a Kindle Paperwhite if you really want all the features. It means you can download books in more than 100 countries without needing Wi-Fi, and you’ll never see a bill (other than that $120 additional charge from Amazon). For an additional $70 (keeping in mind you’re also paying $30 more for the larger storage capacity-though your $20 Special Offers charge is comped at this level) your Kindle will use LTE cellular networking when it’s not able to connect to Wi-Fi. You can fit hundreds of books on an 8GB Kindle.Īmazon also offers an alternative networking upgrade on the 32GB models of Paperwhite and Oasis, one that adds “free” cellular connectivity to the party. Unless you are leaving the internet for years or have decided to use the Kindle as a repository for audiobooks as well as text, you don’t need the larger size. ![]() The choice is yours.įor the Kindle Paperwhite and Oasis, Amazon also offers two storage-size tiers-8GB or, for $30 more, 32GB. I find the addition of an extra step every single time I turn my Kindle on to be enough of an interface impediment that I always pay the $20 to turn off special offers. I have talked to many people who find the special offers valuable, because they aid in discovering interesting books and point out sales going on in the Kindle store. You can order your Kindle without special offers or just pay the $20 later on the device to turn them off. It costs an additional $20 to turn off the special offers. There are also small ad banners at the bottom of the main navigation screen. With special offers enabled, the screensaver on your Kindle when it’s turned off is an ad for a book, and to turn the Kindle on you’ve got to press the power button and then swipe the touchscreen to dismiss the ad. The base prices of each Kindle model include “special offers”, which is Amazon’s euphemism for advertising. (You can probably even check out books from your local library to your Kindle using a service such as OverDrive!) A word about Kindle pricingĪmazon’s pricing model for the Kindle is complicated. If you are someone who reads a lot, consider buying a Kindle. When I’m out and about without a Kindle, I’ll read books on my iPhone, but when I get home I’m right back to the dedicated reading device. When I’m using my Kindle, I am reading, not grazing the internet. You won’t be tempted to flip over to Twitter or get bugged by a push notification or an incoming FaceTime call. What’s more, these devices are unitaskers. If you’ve ever tried to read a book while sitting in the sun at the pool, you can see why this sort of display is a perfect match for this category. But they’re relatively low resolution and can only display black, white, and shades of gray, so they’re inappropriate for much more than text on a page. These screens have some huge advantages: They use very little power, and they’re extremely readable in bright light. These are reflective screens-like ink on paper, you read them by light reflected off their surface, rather than light shining in from behind like those other screens. Not so! If you’ve never used an ebook reader before, you may not realize that their screens are dramatically different from computer, phone, and tablet screens. ![]() Why Kindle?Ī lot of people think the entire dedicated ebook reader category has been made obsolete by tablets and smartphones. The base-model Kindle is much harder to write off than it was before, but I think the Paperwhite still has a better combination of features for most users. Both of them are notable improvements on their previous versions, making it harder for me to declare which Kindle you should buy. In the last few months Amazon has released two new Kindles, the $130 Kindle Paperwhite and the $90 base-model Kindle. Note: This story has not been updated for several years. Review: Kindle Paperwhite (2019) and Kindle (2019) There are more than 14 million foods from which to choose, including the ability to scan barcodes so you can check the calories, sugar, and other nutritional information before deciding to add an ingredient to your meal (or even pick it up at the grocery store). The idea is to log what you eat and drink throughout the day, and the app will calculate your calorie, fat, protein, carb, sugar, water, and vitamin intake. If your primary focus is on calorie intake, MyFitnessPal is one of the top apps to consider using, with both a free and paid subscription option. Pricing: Starts at $9.99/month also a free tier with limited features MyFitnessPal is a nutrition tracker that's easy to sync to your fitness tracker. At the heart of Noom, however, is the personal virtual coach that is with you the entire way through while using the app. ![]() ![]() You can log the food you eat if desired and even track your steps. You get customized meal and exercise plans, but it's up to you to do the work and follow through. Noom is all about scientific coaching and goal setting through its app, providing you with feedback that's personalized to you. Naturally, the results vary from one person to another, but if you find that you're an emotional eater who often grabs for that bag of potato chips or leftover chocolate cake at night after dinner, or loves to partake in a glass of wine (or 2 of 3) in the evenings, Noom might be the program for you. Thus, controlling our social and emotional behavior and wellbeing can lead to the desired results.Īfter editor Megan McCarthy tried Noom for a three-month period, she became a firm believer that it actually works. It's all about the psychology of eating, deeply rooted in the idea that it's our thoughts that trigger bad eating habits. Unlike other diet and weight loss apps, Noom doesn't involve any type of food delivery program, or even calorie counting or meal planning. Pricing: Starts at $42.25/month with a 4-month commitment (billed upfront) and plan auto-renews at $169 or $70/month with monthly renewal plan Noom focuses on changing your mindset to achieve long-term weight loss. If you find that meal planning helps, you can do this in the app, too, setting up your recipes and meals on a week-to-week basis to make sticking to the diet simple. When you have the urge to satisfy that sweet tooth in the middle of the night, log on for a quick, five-minute audio coaching session with the in-house expert to help you consider a healthier alternative instead. There's a list of more than 200 foods that are on the "ZeroPoint" list that you can eat any time (yes, even popcorn). ![]() You'll also see points attached to each item to help you calculate and work towards staying within these zones as you plan your meals. It's mostly a self-guided process, but you will get details about the food you ate, like if you stayed within the healthy zones. What work is involved? Logging the pertinent details each day, including what you eat, what exercise you did, and your current weight. But she admits that, like with any diet and weight loss program, if you don't actually put in the work, you won't see the results. Want to go on this journey with a group of friends or family members? You can use the connect feature to cheer one another on, share progress, and motivate one another in any way you can.Īfter using the WeightWatchers app for a full year, our audience development manager Rachel Moskowitz found that the program was really helpful and enjoyable. The app includes a barcode scanner for logging the foods you eat as well as learning useful facts about them, 24/7 coaches available for assistance as needed, and at-home weigh-ins to keep track of progress. WeightWatchers is one of the oldest diet and weight loss companies around, offering both virtual coaching and in-person workshops to support your goals. Pricing: $43/month for one month $15.33/month for 3 months $11.50/month for 6 months 3 months free on promotion with select plans ![]() WeightWatchers takes a holistic approach to healthy eating and living. ![]() Warning: It's almost the same as the 1985-1991 Burbank Video Warning Screen, but the word reads " FBI WARNING" and the text arranged to the center.ġst Warning: On a black background, we see the word "WARNING" in orange, with the following text in orange:Ģnd Warning: After the above text fades out, we see the following text fade in, in exactly the same font as the first warning: This video cassette was It also appears at the end of the USA Home Entertainment DVDs of Traffic, One Night at McCool's, and Maybe Baby instead of the front. Also makes surprise appearances on the The Pool, Guilty by Association, Way Past Cool and Myscene: Jammin' in Jamaica, as well as Academy screener copies of Miramax's An Ideal Husband and Music of the Heart. Tapes from subsidiary Manga Entertainment, at least in the United States, had their own warning screens, detailed below. Also seen on several Sterling/Studio Home Entertainment releases, some WarnerVision/KidVision releases, and tapes from Inner Dimension. A filmed variant exists on some PolyGram Video releases from 1997 to 1999.Īvailability: Seen on all USA Home Entertainment releases, as well as PolyGram Video releases from 1993 to 1999.A stretched widescreen version exists on the 2003 Artisan DVD of On Golden Pond.A "squeezed" 16:9 version exists on Academy screener copies of Kill Bill Volume 1 and Miss Potter.A CinemaScope variant exists on the 2003 Lionsgate DVD of Dust.Saturday Night, and Barney's Great Adventure, the warning cuts in and out. While the warning usually fades in and out, on the original 1998 DVD releases of The Big Lebowski, Mr.Sterling Home Entertainment releases, as well as the 2001 Replay Home Entertainment VHS of Double Deception, have the words "FBI WARNING" slightly lighter and warning text in an Arial Bold font.Warning: It's almost the same as the 1988-2005 Universal Studios Home Video warning, but " FBI" appears before " WARNING," the font is different, and the bottom text is presented in its "$250,000 fine" version. The black background version can be seen at the end of the 2007 THiNKFilm DVD of Bordertown, and at the start of the 2003 Velocity Home Entertainment VHS of Cold Vengeance. It also made a surprise appearance on the Canadian VHS of Air Bud and appears on TVA International videos and Koch Vision tapes of Yoga Zone, as well. Can also be found on some Périodica Vidéo releases, on a Koch International VHS of Backlash: Oblivion 2, on an Equinox Entertainment VHS of The Underground, and on certain Seville Pictures DVD and VHS releases from 1997-2003. Bean, and on English VHS releases by Malofilm from 1992-1997. On some VHS tapes, it uses both languages.Īvailability: Seen on all Canadian PolyGram Video releases from 1992-2002, such as Mr. ![]()
![]() ![]() Does that make sense?Įdit 2 - Found one answer. I kinda like the idea of assigning my own pads but I also like having a kit that sounds like a traditional setup. Live 9.7 is free for all owners of Live 9 Lite, Intro, Standard & Suite. They also work with the first Push for full details of the new features, c heck out the release notes. This is your friendly reminder to read the submission rules, theyre found in the sidebar. Powered by Simpler, the new slicing functions can be used in all editions of Live 9. With either, you can record, edit, mix, and master audio/MIDI. Me personally I haven’t had any and I find 11 to just be overall smoother and more efficient. Both Ableton and Pro Tools are comprehensive, pro-level DAWs programs that handle MIDI, feature advanced audio editing capabilities, host proprietary and third-party plugins, and bounce/export in all standard formats. I guess the idea is to piece together a kit from Core Library-> Samples -> Drums? I remember just loading a whole kit sorta before. It’s just a upgrade so everything in 11 is everything in 9, I have heard of people having issues with 11. ![]() I finally have my system optimized and tweaked where I like it so I'd rather not install Live 8 along side if it will cause any issues.Įdit - Well, I just stumbled upon the Drum Rack. Is it a good idea to just install Live 8 and use that library from within Live 9? Or would it be better so cherry pick plugins and drums from Live 8 and put them into Live 9 folders. Am I not seeing them or could it be they were only installed on Live 8? I also remember plugins (if I remember correctly) on Live 8. I seem to remember having basic drum sounds that I could bang out on the pads in Live 8. Since then I have updated to Live 9 and reinstalled my OS. I received Live 8 with my purchase of an Akai MPK25. Basically I've been recording on one or another for about a year. I have tried to become comfortable with several DAWs in the past year or so. Using words to communicate ideas, reading with comprehension, writing reports or other documentation, teaching or training patients.Following through on plans or instructions.Works with data and numbers, calculating and manipulating numbers, processing data on a computer, attending to details, classifying and recording, storing and retrieving information.Ability to raise dominant arm above shoulder height to assist patients with credit card payments, stylus and insurance cards at check in \/ check out. Using hands to operate equipment, show manual or finger dexterity, handle things with precision or speed, use muscular coordination and physical stamina. ![]() Working environment in exam rooms is often in moderate light. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Lift or move objects weighing over 20 pounds.Occasional bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.The employee is regularly required to talk, communicate verbally in front of groups, one to one and over the telephone and in email.You will complete information in the EMR system, enter and verify insurance, schedule patients and assist with other office related tasks. As Front Desk, you will check patients in and out, copy patient insurance cards and ensure referrals are presented. Mid Atlantic Retina is one of the largest retina practices in the area, offering bonuses, top pay and growth opportunities for employees to not just work a job, but build a career. Nextgen knowledge preferred but not required.Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, Microsoft Office Suite.1 year front desk experience in a medical office or equivalent (desired). ![]() Search job openings, see if they fit - company salaries, reviews, and more posted by Mid Atlantic Retina employees. MUST BE ABLE TO BE AVAILABLE BETWEEN 7:30AM - 5:00PM MONDAY to FRIDAY 7 Mid Atlantic Retina Ophthalmologist jobs. Mid Atlantic Retina New Hires in Philadelphia offices will be required to send Human Resources proof that they have received both Covid-19 vaccination doses (except for the one shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine) prior to their start date. This position is eligible for Mid Atlantic Retina's $1,000 Hiring Incentive! The hired candidate will receive $500 after successful completion of 90 days of employment and $500 after successful completion of 6 months of employment! Available to new hires only- not available to agency hires, internal transfers, or re-hires. With so many people now clamoring for Japanese whiskies, there’s been a decline in the availability of many age statement Japanese whiskies, as eager drinkers around the world snatch them up whenever possible. If nothing else, it may have alerted a few people to the existence of Japanese whisky. To a lesser extent, though you might consider it a factor (at least for some, maybe), the 2003 movie Lost in Translation shows Billy Murray drinking Suntory. So good, in fact, that multiple Japanese whiskies have won major awards (like when Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 was named best whisky in the world in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2015). That renewed interest is thanks to a couple of things. Image used with permission by copyright holder As the second half of the twentieth century passed into the twenty-first, some of those distilleries, which had seen great success in the 1970s and 1980s were forced to close, while some closed for a time before being reopened thanks to a renewed interest in Japanese whisky. Other distilleries were established (including Nikka’s Miyagikyo and Suntory’s Hakushu and Chita distilleries), and many thrived for a time. Since that point, both companies grew in size and scope. The Best Blended Scotch Whiskies to Add to Your Collection Old Pulteney Relaunches With New Design and Whisky Lineup Here’s to the New Year: 20-Year-Old Whiskies to Drink in 2022 It was at this point that the rivalry between the Nikka and Suntory brands began. When Taketsuru signed on, he signed a ten-year contract, so when that ended in the early 1930s, he struck out on his own, founding what would become the Nikka Whisky Company and building his first distillery - the Yoichi distillery - in 1934. A few years later, he began working with Torri to build Yamazaki, then produce the first whiskies there. ![]() In 1920, after two years abroad where he learned about and worked in Scottish distilleries, the brand likes to say Taketsuru returned with two things - the ability to make whisky and his wife, Rita. At the same time, Shinjiro Torii was using his family’s fortune so that he could pursue his dreams of making Japanese whisky, which culminated in the construction of the Yamazaki distillery, which was at that point called Kotobukiya. Though he was groomed to work in the family business - which had been around since the 1700s - Taketsuru fell in love with Scotch whisky while enrolled at the University of Glasgow, becoming the first Japanese person to study the art and science of making whisky. ![]() Masataka Taketsuru was born into a sake brewing family, but his passion, he found out in his twenties, was for a different kind of alcohol. If you’ve had the pleasure of getting to try Japanese whisky in the past few years, but weren’t sure of its origins, read on to find out. Making highballs at home is not difficult either: Fill your glass to the brim with ice, add the whisky, pour in chilled carbonated water without touching as much ice as possible to prevent the ice from melting too quickly, stir once and top up with more ice before serving immediately.Nikka Whisky When it comes down to it, anyone who has ever had a sip of Japanese whisky can thank two men - Masataka Taketsuru and Shinjiro Torii, the “Father of Japanese Whisky” and founder of Suntory and the creator of the first distillery in Japan, respectively. Almost all izakaya and most restaurants will have highball on their drink menu, and the drink can also be found at watering holes and in cans at convenience stores. It is whisky mixed with carbonated water. While the first three are common ways to drinking whisky all over the world, hot whisky in Japan is different from a hot toddy in that hot water is simply added to whisky without the addition of sweeteners, herbs or spices.Ī highball is a whisky drink that is ubiquitous in Japan. The most common ways are neat (commonly known as straight in Japan), on the rocks with ice, and mixed with still water (known as mizuwari) or with hot water (known as oyuwari). There are a number of ways to enjoy Japanese whisky. Advance reservations are not necessary but recommended. ![]() Parts of the distillery grounds can be viewed only by joining a free guided tour which ends in a tasting session. The distillery is surrounded by forest and features a landscaped pond like those found in traditional Japanese gardens. The Nikka Miyagikyo Distillery was built in 1969 and is tucked away in a mountainous area near Sendai. ![]() That includes receipts and maybe even pictures to document any before/after problems or out-of-the-box problems. Odds are that you will not have any issues with your TV purchase, but in the event that you do, make sure you keep all documentation to reduce the chances of having a problem. The downsides: Best Buy has a short return window of only 15 days, and you will find many complaints online about Best Buy’s return policy, which can be very unforgiving. Whereas some companies’ search engines make you type in an exact model, Best Buy (and Amazon) are more likely to return the results you’re looking for without frustration. Its online search function is more intuitive than some of the other companies we researched, and almost on par with Amazon’s. Most of its competitors are strong (or present) in only one of those areas. It provides the rare double threat of having a strong online presence as well. Why we like Best Buy: For those who don’t feel comfortable buying a TV online, Best Buy provides a great in-person selection, and its stores can be found just about everywhere. One negative does come from its lack of brick-and-mortar competition, which leads to poor execution of the little things that tie together a good customer service experience, such as its habit of pushing expensive warranties and turning away legitimate return claims on a whim. And it has choices: a huge portion of each store is dedicated to home entertainment, of which TVs are the focal point. Its associates are pretty knowledgeable, and they are not paid by commission. There’s a reason Best Buy has survived where others have failed. ![]() With Circuit City and other extinct electronics retailers choking on Best Buy’s dust, Best Buy is the first, and sometimes the only, electronics brick-and-mortar retailer that comes to mind when making a TV purchase. ![]()
This was all the joy he would ever need for the rest of his existence. Jumping in place, Tim gave another whoop, punching the air and then bending over into a fit of high pitched laughter. If someone were to look up, they would definitely think he was the real deal and the thought left him beaming. "I don't know if I have ever felt so freaking happy or strong or cool, or well, anything, in my whole entire life."Īnd it was true. ![]() Gross." He zoomed out and grinned at himself. ![]() He tapped the screen again, his face up close in the zoomed camera.
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